Cistus x hybridus

Also Known As

Cistus corbariensis
White Rockrose

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 2'-5'
W: 2'-5'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Cistus x hybridus plant details

Cistus x hybridus is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cistus x hybridus

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: cistaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: dense, mounding, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cistus x hybridus

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, erosion, heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large, crepe-paper-like, white flowers above crinkled foliage as well as tough, drought-tolerance make this medium shrub a garden stalwart. S/D

By: Forestfarm

Spreading habit growing 2-5' high and almost as wide. Leaves, which are fragrant on warm days, are 2" long, crinkly, dark green above and paler beneath. Flowers are 1-2" across, white with a yellow basal spot on each petal, and bloom in late spring. A reliable favorite in California gardens. Southern Europe.

By: Native Sons

One of the two most hardy Cistus, a hybrid of C. populifolius and C. salviifolius. A dense, attractive mound of evergreen leaves all year, in summer it gives of a pleasant resinous scent. The flowers in spring and early summer are single crepe-paper-like white blooms with yellow centers which open from red buds. It's 'self-cleaning' -- every evening, it drops every petal and replaces them the next morning with brand new, perfect fresh new blooms! Talk about fresh flowers! Brand new every day! In winter foliage takes on reddish, coppery or purplish tones. Very drought tolerant, good for holding slopes and will come close to blocking all weeds. Prefers sun but will take 1/3 day shade. Best in gravelly or sandy soils. Tolerates sea shore and salt. Grows for our friend in Staunton, VA, Zone 6B. Great Plant Picks - Miller Botanical Garden.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

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Gardening facts about Cistus x hybridus plant

How to Grow Cistus x hybridus

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- erosion control
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen